2007 Honda Element vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
